Vehicle recall 97V128002 · September 2, 1997

Crane Chassis and LET

Vehicle description: class 8 heavy duty vehicles equipped with steering axle hubs built by webb wheel for use on trucks and tractors, part numbers webb 1530, Volvo 90402-0006, or…

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: Vehicle description: class 8 heavy duty vehicles equipped with steering axle hubs built by webb wheel for use on trucks and tractors, part numbers webb 1530, Volvo 90402-0006, or eaton F1960. The steering axle hub flange can fracture and separate from the center portion of the hub.
Consequence: Loss of steering can occur and the wheel can separate from the vehicle increasing the risk of a vehicle crash or property damage.
Remedy: Owner notification is being conducted by webb wheel. Dealers will inspect the hub for cracks on the outside or inside of the hub flange and replace these hubs.
Notes: Owner notification is being conducted by webb wheel. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact webb wheel at 1-800-633-3256.ALSO contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 97V128002
Reported to NHTSA: September 2, 1997
Filed by: CRANE CARRIER COMPANY
Vehicles potentially affected: 513
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Suspension › Front › Hub

Recall 97V128002 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Crane Chassis (1982-1986): 1986, 1985, 1984, 1983, 1982
Crane LET (1982-1986): 1986, 1985, 1984, 1983, 1982

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